My Gmaxx build

[George16]

Originally Posted by suicideneil

How much did you pay for the setbacks? I see some loony is asking $300 for a pair on ebay, he must be stupid....

I know what you mean . He bought it for $260 thinking that he can sell it for more than what he paid for it. I bought mine for $160 shipped. It's like new and in fact I just bought my third pair.

Anyway, I just came back from the track a few hours to test the truck with the setbacks. The front end stays on the ground now and wheelies are now almost gone unless I stab the throttle really, really quick. The power of the 1515 1Y goes to the ground more than ever before. I did find out that the 8mm cvds rub against the shock spring retainer so I decided to relocate the shock to the inside.

[mtbnjim]

hey lito, on the spring relocation, do you think it would still hit if it were the 6mm cvd- maybe go to 6mm if it doesn't hit the shocks, since your week point is definitely not the cvd- i've seen a lot of tranny shafts snap with the brushless power lately...

also the setbacks look like they fit nice without any need to shim. have you tried this setup on your other trucks to see if the shocks will fit inside the arms with 8mm cvd's on different bulks? what's your wheelbase now with the setbacks? sorry so many questions, just gotta love your setup...

[George16]

Jim, my predator with setbacks don't have a clearance issue with the 6mm Titanium cvds I have on it. I tried it on my VBS and when I still have a set of Traxxas aluminum bulks. It only rubs with the 8mm cvds but not with the 6mm.

You're right about the tranny shaft being the weak point. I had since stockpiled some hardened steel output shafts.

I'm not sure what my wheel base now with the setbacks and monoblock. Whatever the stock gorilla maxx plus 52mm for the setbacks and mono.

[TDC57]

looking good George.... You do need to stockpile output shafts, I've gone through (4) in last month on my GEVO...

Got any new Video (??)..

Have a great one.

Shaun.

[George16]

Originally Posted by TDC57

looking good George.... You do need to stockpile output shafts, I've gone through (4) in last month on my GEVO...

Got any new Video (??)..

Have a great one.

Shaun.

Shaun,
Thanks. I have 2 as spares and just ordered 2 more from Amian hobbies.

[George16]

Just an update.

I installed a Mugen radio box to house the rx and 6V 2500 mah NiMH batteries which I'll be using in preparation for the new ESC I bought from Lutach. The box itself is held in place on the chassis by 2 screws.

[ANGRY-ALIEN]

Nice truck George...

[jordan...]

Looking better and better Lito. Hmm, integrated limiters i see, nice!

[George16]

Thanks guys.

I was lucky to buy 3 sets of new Strobe integrated limiters :).

Anyway, I received the ESC from Luciano(Lutach) this afternoon. I finished the installation and setup but can't do an all out test run because of continuous rain. Hopefully it will clear out tomorrow.

My test truck:




My daughter doing an inspection of the truck


Mugen radio box containing the rx pack and Futaba rx:


The adapter I made so I can still program the ESC with the wire and program card.






Soldering 6.5mm bullets and dean's:


I did do a few slow runs in the hallway .

[TruckBasher]

looks great Lito.....

I have the same servo extension on my MAXX.....

let us know how it goes...... (hope the rain stops...crossing my fingers)

[George16]

Thanks Jeff.

I just looked at the weather report and they are forecasting rain for the next 2 days .

[mkrusedc]

Very nice, as usual!! Keep us posted.

[TDC57]

It’s hard to say which it better looking your beautiful daughter or that bad ass build you have.. I would have to say the Daughter though.. Truck is looking GOOD too..

So when are you going to post some more Vido updates of your build George (?)

[George16]

Thanks Shaun. She loves tinkering with the trucks. She sits next to me everytime I do something with them.

Here's some more pics of her:






No vids until the rain stops here. The forecast is not good at all. It's kind of funny how our weather was so nice before I received my ESC but now that I have it installed, the weather is not cooperating at all.

[TDC57]

All right!!! That's what I call bring them up right from the start..

She totally adorable George, MOM must be a “Knock OUT”! You lucky bastard…